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From future pandemics, to reflections on COVID19, plus considerations for labs, companies, and clinicians. Stay tuned for new content over the next few months: https://www.the-microbiologist.com/ami/special-issues28 Apr 2026 08:35 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkk6i4wd2a2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mkiiqrsons2zTyler Myers, an MPhil Candidate at the University of Cambridge, reports back from the @royalsocbio.bsky.social’s Voice of the Future event at Parliament, where he served as a guest panelist representing Applied Microbiology International. #VOF2026 https://www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/from-one-bench-to-another-representing-early-career-scientists-at-parliaments-voice-of-the-future/8583.article27 Apr 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkiiqrsons2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mkhsrdtgrn2jStand for election to the AMI Board and broaden your impact. Find out more & apply: https://secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/ami2026/en/login Nominations close Wednesday 29 April at 17:00 (BST)27 Apr 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhsrdtgrn2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mkaovqotqn2jWe caught up with Daniel Jesuwenu Ajose, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and one of the newest Junior Editors with Letters in Applied Microbiology. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/qanda-meet-letters-in-applied-microbiology-junior-editor-daniel-jesuwenu-ajose/8659.article AMI Journals24 Apr 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaovqotqn2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mka4mi4wpk23The next installment of the MSE 2026 Speaker Series will explore how fungal communities living inside leaves (endophytes) are shaped by their environment, host plants & geography. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/news/a-world-within-the-leaves-sign-up-for-our-fascinating-free-webinar/8513.article24 Apr 2026 08:35 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka4mi4wpk23https://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mk35w4jpai2sWe’re building a Board of Trustees that reflects our global community. 🌐 Nominations for the Elected Trustee position on the AMI Board are closing soon. No prior board experience needed - just your perspective and passion. Learn more and apply: https://secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/ami2026/en/login22 Apr 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk35w4jpai2shttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mjyjbzea332jThe latest feature in The Microbiologist examines the Japanese response to COVID-19, considerations for the next pandemic, and strategic preparedness. https://ow.ly/iq7L50YMrFr21 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyjbzea332jhttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mjw655f2pk2eIt may seem stark and lifeless, but the air around a remote sub-Antarctic island contains viruses, including some that are new to science. Using metagenomics, researchers discovered that South Georgia harbours a diverse and dynamic airborne viral community. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/news/viruses-found-in-antarctic-air-including-some-new-to-science/8613.article20 Apr 2026 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjw655f2pk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mjmtq4yz522uAre you working on phage therapy or microbiome-based therapeutics? It's your last chance to respond to an inquiry into why the NHS adoption of the UK’s cutting-edge life sciences innovations often fails - and what could be done to fix it. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/news/call-for-evidence-why-has-the-promise-of-personalised-medicine-failed-to-materialise-on-the-ground/8425.article16 Apr 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmtq4yz522uhttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mjmtnd2ewc2uNominate yourself! Applied Microbiology International has issued a call for a new member to join our team as an Elected Trustee on the AMI Board from September 2026. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/news/nominate-yourself-call-for-new-elected-trustees-of-applied-microbiology-international/8582.article16 Apr 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmtnd2ewc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mjhgsxjbeb2c💬 "What I enjoy most about being a trustee is supporting a community that champions excellence in microbiology." Play a key role in shaping AMI’s future, alongside passionate colleagues and a global microbiology community. Nominate yourself: https://secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/ami2026/en/login14 Apr 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhgsxjbeb2chttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mj5jzvg6gn2tMissed our latest Policy Spotlight webinar? Catch up on insights from policymakers and parl. affairs professionals, and learn how microbiologists can influence policy: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/resource/policy-spotlight-maximising-microbiologists-impact-in-policymaking.html AMI Journals10 Apr 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5jzvg6gn2thttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mj2fdrp6qe2u📢 AMI Trustee nominations are now open Help guide our direction and make an impact. Stand for election to the AMI Board! Find out more & apply: https://secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/ami2026/en/login 🗓️ Submit your application by 29 April 2026 09 Apr 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2fdrp6qe2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3miyqozfk3c24A new review finds that biological ammonia production offers strong potential as a cleaner, greener alternative to the costly Haber-Bosch process. Microbes such as Azotobacter can produce ammonia under ambient conditions and atmospheric pressure. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/news/scientists-reveal-the-potential-of-a-tiny-soil-bacterium-to-beat-the-haber-bosch-process/8479.article08 Apr 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyqozfk3c24https://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mijbjmwtdc2zScientists have discovered that degraded soils can regain their microbial diversity by combining soil microbiome transplants with artificial humic acid amendments. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/news/degraded-soils-can-regain-microbial-diversity-with-soil-microbiome-transplants/8445.article02 Apr 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijbjmwtdc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3miiqfviozf2uPostdocs, don’t miss the FEMS Summer School in Porto! Collaborate with int. researchers, join mentor-led panels, and explore how learned societies tackle global challenges. Apply by 15 April: https://fems-microbiology.org/about_fems/network-and-activities/congress/fems-summer-school-for-postdocs/02 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3miiqfviozf2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3miiplt6vnc24Why hasn’t personalised medicine delivered on the ground? A UK Parliament inquiry is exploring why the NHS struggles to adopt cutting-edge life sciences innovations and what needs to change. Share your views and help shape the future. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/news/call-for-evidence-why-has-the-promise-of-personalised-medicine-failed-to-materialise-on-the-ground/8425.article02 Apr 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3miiplt6vnc24https://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3midr5l7g4b2xICYMI: Our first AMI Advisory Group webinar recording is now live! ⏯️ Watch now: https://vimeo.com/1176568534 Join AMI today to become part of a global community, get involved in our Advisory Groups, and connect with experts worldwide: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/membership/join-now.html31 Mar 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3midr5l7g4b2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mibfpxo77o2kApply now for the FEMS Summer School for Postdocs - a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and advance your career! Application deadline: 15 April 2026 Find out more: https://fems-microbiology.org/about_fems/network-and-activities/congress/fems-summer-school-for-postdocs/30 Mar 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibfpxo77o2khttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mhxsg5nssk2mAs a group of leading UK health experts launches a new Commission to understand why vaccination access levels are falling across the UK, Applied Microbiology International is calling on members to share their insights on childhood vaccinations. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/news/why-is-vaccination-for-target-populations-plummeting-in-the-uk-share-your-insights/8424.article26 Mar 2026 14:21 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxsg5nssk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mhxdeejeg22pHundreds of scientists gathered at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre this week for a three-day conference aimed at showcasing the contributions of life scientists from marginalised and underrepresented communities. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/news/hundreds-of-scientists-gather-in-edinburgh-for-the-minoritised-life-scientists-future-forum-2026/8422.article @emmanueladukwu.bsky.social https://mlsfutureforum.com/resource/hundreds-of-scientists-gather-in-edinburgh-for-the-minoritised-life-scientists-future-forum.html26 Mar 2026 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxdeejeg22phttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mhviigz5zc2tJust 1 week to go ⏳ Join our free Policy Spotlight webinar on 1 April and learn how to connect with policymakers, influence real-world decisions, and amplify your impact as a microbiologist https://appliedmicrobiology.org/ems-event-calendar/policy-spotlight-maximising-microbiologists-impact-in-policymaking.html25 Mar 2026 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhviigz5zc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mhpzlpei5t2eThe Rachel Carson Environmental Conservation Excellence Award recognises applied microbiology that protects ecosystems, safeguards biodiversity, and drives real-world environmental outcomes. 🌿 Nominate someone today: https://appliedmicrobiology.org/advocacy-policy/horizon-awards.html23 Mar 2026 12:08 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhpzlpei5t2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mh6soma2i224The free ‘Unraveling Periprosthetic Joint Infection’ webinar on March 25 explores one of the most challenging complications in modern orthopedic medicine, sitting at the intersection of microbiology, surgery, and patient care. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/news/webinar-unraveling-periprosthetic-joint-infection/8310.article @microsocequity.bsky.social16 Mar 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6soma2i224https://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mh6ff3ax6k2tReminder: Abstract submissions for #LAMECS2026 close soon - submit by 22 March 👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Mar 2026 11:51 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6ff3ax6k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mgx6ncrh3i2kJust over a month ago, AMI launched its first D&I Strategy, which sets out our five-year roadmap to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to contribute to our shared mission. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/careers/introducing-amis-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy/8296.article13 Mar 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgx6ncrh3i2khttps://bsky.app/profile/amiposts.bsky.social/post/3mgu3nakxij2oDid you know an air fryer can thermocycle? Read the journey of two scientists’ attempts to run a PCR cycle in the kitchen, in the latest feature in #TheMicrobiologist. https://www.the-microbiologist.com/features/a-journey-to-run-a-polymerase-chain-reaction-in-the-kitchen/7580.article12 Mar 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:bhwpkjv6m4aj5pbwvpccnk6k/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgu3nakxij2o